Linguine with Ajvar Sauce

Tender strands of pasta tossed in a smoky, garlicky roasted red pepper sauce. Add salty kalamata olives and nutty parmesan cheese and this incredible meal is ready to serve in about 20 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Balkan

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword ajvar sauce, greek olives, pasta with pepper sauce, vegetarian pasta recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 489kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

1 pound linguine or pasta of choice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion any color
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/4 cups or 10 ounce-jar ajvar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup pitted kalamata/Greek olives halved lengthwise
Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Fresh parsley for serving optional

Instructions

Cook the linguine according the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water, and cover with foil to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the ajvar and bring to the simmer.
Add the pasta cooking water and return to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and olives and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Top with parmesan cheese and parsley (if using) and serve.

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